Finding the Third Proportional to 284,985 and 444,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,985 and 444,729 is: 694,015.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,985 : 444,729 = 444,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,985/444,729 = 444,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,985x = 444,729 × 444,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,985x = 197,783,883,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,783,883,441/284,985 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,015.07
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